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Maxine Douglas

Maxine Douglas, LCSW, CSW

Georgia

LCSW - Stress and family patterns

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  • Family of origin issues
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Addiction and recovery

About Maxine

Maxine Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, and family of origin issues. She also addresses grief, anger, ADHD, and adjustment to life changes.

Maxine uses straightforward, client-centered methods. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear conversation about patterns that started in childhood and still affect daily life. She prefers to help people identify repeated roles, expectations, and communication habits that get in the way of what they want now.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered listening. That mix is used to clarify thoughts and behaviors, build moment-to-moment coping skills, and support clearer decision-making. She brings these methods together so sessions move from insight to practical steps.

Maxine has also worked as an educator and brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions. She helps people break down problems into manageable pieces and practices concrete skills in session. The focus is on what people can try between meetings to notice change.

People who come to her often want help understanding how family patterns shape their relationships and choices. She invites clear, honest conversation and helps clients consider new ways of relating, communicating, and setting boundaries.

Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and clarifying what matters most. It can help when people feel stuck by avoidance, worry, or competing priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers techniques for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and refining communication skills. Those tools can be useful when intense feelings or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues being addressed. That collaborative planning is revisited as needs change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove travel time. Online work can also make it easier to practice coping skills in real contexts, though the exact options should be checked when arranging appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addiction, grief, anger, ADHD, and related issues including family of origin problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills and clear conversation about recurring patterns. The work aims to move from understanding to concrete change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience as a therapist and educator, working in clinical settings with adults on a range of mood, relationship, and addiction concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia. Her practice is based in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Maxine DouglasLCSW, CSW

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